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ven in the last weeks when the pressure is high. She has excellent judgement when making recommendations about all the details. Leslie is well connected with and well respected by the other vendors. She is extremely professional coordinating all the details. When we walked into the reception, the beauty of the room, blew our guests away and that was only the beginning of an exceptionally well planned event. Trust Leslie with your wedding! You will be so glad you did!

really glad we were able to work with her and are very appreciative of all her help making our day run smoothly. Her help keeping us on track even let us eat dinner (!!), and her help managing our friends and family ensured everyone had a great night. She also helped set up our diy flowers, making that project possible! Multiple people commented to us "your coordinator seems to be amazing!" and we have to agree.

the wedding and she was there with us day of as well. She was AWESOME! She reviewed all our contracts, worked with us to create an amazing day of schedule, coordinated with all our vendors, helped with set-up/take down, and it all allowed us to truly enjoy every minute of our wedding day! More than that, Leslie has a calm way about her that puts everyone around an her at ease and is so genuine and caring. 10/10 recommend if you are looking to hire someone for wedding planning services! Thank you Leslie!

y many meetings and email exchanges with Gina Ingel, my husband and I felt cared for. We unfortunately had to postpone twice due to COVID-19, but 3rd date was the charm! Every little detail was appreciated from listening to us vent about options regarding postponing, the organized day of timelines for bridal party and vendors, help with a tricky vendor, last minute run to the store for umbrellas, helping me with shoe & outfit change, making sure our party bus had what we needed, cute decoration of our honeymoon suite and more!

The best part was on the day of the wedding. We had a small intimate wedding and Leslie treated it as if it were just as important as any other large wedding. She took care of all of the stressful details while I sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the day. I definitely would recommend Wedding Savvy.

, we really wanted to make sure we enjoyed the planning process as much as possible- Wedding Savvy made this happen! From the very first meeting with Raquel, we knew we were in great hands. She is so knowledgeable about the wedding industry and we really appreciated her honesty when it came to choosing a planning service that would meet our needs. What we are most grateful for is that Raquel paired us with our wedding consultant, Nia! We cannot say enough about how amazing Nia is and what she did for us to help make our wedding day a dream come true! She was there with us every step of the way and she was absolutely incredible to work with. For someone like me who is admittedly type A and very detail-oriented, she was exactly the calming presence I needed during this process. We never doubted for a second that all of the work we needed to accomplish would get done because Nia would always make it happen. She recommended the BEST vendors to work with, she gave such wonderful advice and most importantly, she worked closely with us to make sure our wedding was a reflection of us as a couple. I cannot finish this review without mentioning Katie & Briana, who assisted Nia on our wedding day to help make sure everything ran smoothly. When the button on my husband's suit jacket became loose, Katie was there with her sewing kit to take care of it. When my dad's new shoes (which he didn't break in before the wedding) caused him to get a painful blister on his foot, Katie was there again- this time, with the first aid kit. We can't forget to thank Briana, who worked closely with the hotels & transportation company to ensure our guests were on the shuttles on time to make it to the ceremony. These ladies were truly the dream team! We understand that weddings can be very expensive and that the thought of possibly spending more money to work with a wedding consultant might make you hesitant, but trust us- this will be the best money ever spent! Thanks to the incredible team at Wedding Savvy, we had the most memorable and special time of our lives. Working with them not only allowed my husband & I to enjoy the planning process, but also our close family & friends. We didn't have to worry about delegating so much to our loved ones that they in turn would be stressed & exhausted. This made it SO worth it! So when you are finished reading this review, go ahead & reach out to Wedding Savvy to help plan your wedding- you will not regret it! :)

red to the meeting a week before the wedding to the day-of assistance, Wedding Savvy was amazing. I like to think of myself as a rather organized person, so I was convinced that I had checked all of the necessary boxes to make sure the wedding day went smoothly, with or without a wedding coordinator. But, Lauren, the Wedding Savvy team member who supported us on our wedding day, made it very evident that THEY are the professionals. Throughout the wedding day, she answered questions -- from guests, the venue, and other vendors -- before anyone could even think about asking me. She ensured that my husband and I were taken care of the entire evening and that all of the needs of our guests were met. Our guests continuously commented on how amazing she was and how integral she was to ensuring our day was a success. We could not have done it without her or Wedding Savvy. If you are considering contracting with them for their hourly, day-of services, do it! You won't regret it.

ople. As anyone can imagine, having a large wedding can be an extremely daunting task especially when you and your wife have a a full time job, but we are so thankful we had Wedding Savvy as our partner. As first time wedding planners, we had no idea where to begin or how to plan, and Wedding Savvy did EVERYTHING for us. We were initially recommended to Raquel by our event site because they have done weddings in Annapolis and when we met her we were blown away by her professionalism and attention to detail. We were interviewing several planners for a full time service and as soon as we met Raquel we decided to sign with her and her team. She asked us about our budget, our vision, and provided us with a full plan on how we can meet the expectations of our special day. After we had decided to work with Wedding Savvy, we were matched with Raquel's senior consultant, Leslie Jefferson. Leslie was a rockstar. She was extremely organized and provided us with great suggestions throughout the whole planning process. She was well connected with vendors in the area and was able to provide us vendors with great reviews that fit within our budget. She was so great to work with and was always willing to send an email, pick up the phone, and schedule a meeting with us whenever we needed. When you hire a full time planner, being able to have access when you need it most is extremely important and she was great at communicating. Aside, from the planning, Leslie went above and beyond on our wedding day as well. She went out of her way to pick up things for us last minute, make sure accommodations were made, and was extremely flexible from managing the event. Her assistants were fantastic on the day of as well making sure my wife, myself, my family, and all of our guests were having a good time and ensuring that we had everything that we needed. Even when things may not have gone to plan, the team thought quickly on their feet and made sure that things were fixed and back on schedule. The thing I would say that's most important is the level of organization that Leslie had when managing our contracts, vendors, and event sites. It's tough to keep track of everything and they had everything available when it was needed. Overall, the money you spend on Wedding Savvy is one of the best budget items you can allocate on your wedding day. Peace of mind that things will go smoothly and according to plan is worth every cent. I recommend Leslie and Raquel to anyone about to have a wedding and I can assure you that you will be in the best hands in the industry.

al, and warm from the very start, and worked with us to adapt their services to fit our budget for our 60-guest backyard wedding. Our day-of coordinator Stephanie was absolutely fantastic and I'm so, so glad we chose to have the help on our big day. We had two phone calls prior to the wedding (an introductory one a few weeks before, the second a more thorough call a few days before) which were a big help in smoothing out the logistics and reassuring me that we were in good hands. While I only saw her briefly in the lead-up to the ceremony, Stephanie and her assistant Margaret were great, checking in on me a few times and otherwise dedicating themselves completely to getting everything ready in time. Everyone who interacted with them said they were amazed at how professional and efficient they were! Before I knew it, Stephanie was happily telling me "Okay, go get married!" and I was off walking with my dad down the aisle. The rest of the night went beautifully. Everything I wrote down in the forms and everything we discussed on the phone (table placement, centerpieces, etc.) was taken care of. In addition to the larger brush strokes, they shined with the little details too -- Stephanie was right there with us when we wanted to make some last minute changes (like forgoing a planned reintroduction so we could rejoin cocktail hour early -- she communicated this to the DJ without us having to do a thing) and Margaret was ready with our chosen cocktails right as Nick and I left the ceremony and headed to do group photos! Working with Wedding Savvy was a lovely experience and really, truly helped ensure that we could enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. Everything passed by so quickly that it meant a lot to us to be able to spend it all laughing, dancing, eating, drinking, and reconnecting with our families. Thanks for everything!

ting family members where they needed to be, bustling my dress, fixing my hair, holding ice packs to my back when it was 96 degrees, and so much more. My husband and family could not stop talking about how amazing they were. They thought of things before they happened and were beyond prepared with things I would have never thought to bring, they also kept me so calm and reassured me when I started to become anxious. Gina even created a timeline and passed it out to the bridal party and family with the timelines being down to the minute. I will never be able to say thank you enough for all they did for me! The best decision I made was hiring them. I have already recommended them to several brides getting married in the near future!

. The value of this showed the week of my wedding where the reigns were officially handed over and I simply relaxed & enjoyed. Our day went off PERFECTLY, literally PERFECT and where I was worried about time, we had EXTRA. Raquel was AMAZING., working seamlessly with vendors & was SO thoughtful. Examples: Snagging my mom from cocktail hour to ensure the reception was set up to her liking. Having an AWESOME plate of food for my husband & I pre reception, complete with our signature cocktails. Getting my flip flops for me so I didn't need to leave the reception AND cleaning our decor out of the venue (including band green room) so we had absolutely nothing to worry about the next day. I can't imagine our wedding day, or planning for it without her! My VERY detail oriented Marine hubby was super impressed too. Don't think twice about booking Wedding Savvy!

the Wedding Savvy team were recommended to us by a family friend. I am so glad we decided to hire their team. Nia was our assigned coordinator. She is patient, carefully listened to my “vision” for the day, offered honest and useful feedback, and her plans were extremely detailed and organized. She brought a lot of details/ideas to my attention that I wouldn’t have thought of or had initially considered not important. There were a few miscommunications between my fiance and I and she handled those situations patiently and professionally. Nia wasn’t able to make our walk-through at the venue, but we were lucky enough to have Raquel fill in for her. From the relatively small amount of time spent with Raquel, I can confidently say she is an expert and well connected in the wedding world. One of the most helpful things Nia did for us was putting together a well detailed and organized schedule for the day of for vendors, the wedding party and family. This kept everyone on the same page and was especially helpful keeping us on time as we had to change plans on the fly once it started pouring rain that afternoon. Ultimately, I felt our day went off without a hitch and I was able to enjoy our wedding thanks to the work of Nia and her team.

f my Wedding with Amelia. They went above an beyond to keep myself and my husband happy. Amelia was amazing and very sweet! I kept getting compliments on how well my wedding coordinator kept everything going and on time. I also had a huge issue with our hotel contract that would have had me unexpectedly paying over a thousand dollars right before my wedding! I was so stressed out and reached out to Amelia. She contacted the hotel and also got Raquel Shutt involved. Long story short the fees were waived without penalty! I can’t thank them enough and I highly recommend Wedding Savvy to anyone looking for a professional outstanding experience!

considered - especially given we were having a home wedding where nothing was pre-set or determined for us. Our wedding coordinator from Wedding Savvy was essential and made everything so much easier for us - Nia made sure every detail was accounted for, and I knew I could step back and let her manage everything so I could just enjoy the day. Cannot recommend Wedding Savvy enough!

small stuff. She truly understood my vision and did an AMAZING job bringing it to life. Raquel also made me feel like I was the only bride they were serving which felt so personal and unique. They recommended the greatest vendors around and made my wedding day flawless! No joke, everything went so perfectly that all my friends were shocked that nothing went wrong. I had always heard people saying, "Something will go wrong but you just have to be ok with it." Well, with Wedding Savvy that wasn't even a concern for me. Gina, Katie, and Raquel are some of the best people to work with and I'd highly recommend Wedding Savvy to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime experience!

d kept everyone calm and orderly. On the day of the wedding she was there all day to help with everything from pinning the guys' boutonnieres to lining us up for the ceremony to transporting flowers from the church to the reception. She was amazing and I'm so happy that we had the chance to work with her.

, and were having trouble in general planning from far away. That's when Leslie came on board and turned everything around for us. She's so on top of it and made every idea that we had for our wedding happen (and then some). We trusted her advice/direction on every piece, and she did not let us down! Leslie was prepared for everything/anything. Both of our families (particularly mine since they had the most interaction) were impressed by and grateful for Leslie and her professionalism. And for me - I don't think I could have worked with anyone better.

ls to the largest ones, she ensured that my wedding went smoothly. She went above and beyond, ie: when I forgot a piece of my wedding dress and she made sure it was found in my house and brought to me! Amazing. I would highly recommend Wedding Savvy!

than a year from choosing our venue to the wedding day). At first I was hesitant about using part of our budget on a planner, but can honestly say that having Amelia as a partner in our planning process was worth every cent. Amelia started by providing an incredibly detailed budget spreadsheet, and going through it with us step-by-step to help us figure out what our most important items were and where we could cut costs. From there, she provided a design inspiration board and vetted vendor recommendations to make our selection worry-free. Since I am on the West Coast, Amelia arranged calls late in the evening to accommodate our work schedule, which we were SO thankful for. The event coordinator from our venue was a nightmare to work with throughout the process (and quit without notice 2 weeks out from our wedding day) and Amelia stepped in to make sure things ran seamlessly and that I was not stressed. She helped organize a rowdy wedding party from the rehearsal to the reception (color-coded schedule!), and set up every detail of our venue exactly how I imagined. Our dog was our ring bearer, and Amelia even helped take care of her and to get her to the sitter following our ceremony. I'm sure there are so many more things that Amelia did behind the scenes so that we wouldn't have to stress that we don't know about. Amelia was a trusted resource and friend through a process that pushed me totally out of my comfort zone, and I cannot say enough how thankful we were to have her by our side.

was so great and we were so happy that we went with Wedding Savvy.

k directly with her until the actual day of the wedding, when she left us in great hands of our Day of Coordinator, Nia! Raquel and Nia both helped us immensely with the organization of the whole wedding and reception. They made us think about things that we had not considered before, but all of it was truly crucial to making our wedding day so amazing. Nia was a huge help on the day of, even before the ceremony started. She made sure everything went smoothly without us even having to think about it. This really allowed us and our guests to truly enjoy the whole entire day from start to finish!!

ner, Jiae, was always available via email, call or text whenever I had a question or just wanted to run something past her. She kept my bridal party in line and on task. And she was sure to handle things without my asking or direction. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with Wedding Savvy and would gladly utilize their services again!

ng. As I began planning, I realized in order to make sure our day proceeded smoothly, I needed experienced help. I started looking at day of coordinators and was overwhelmed, initially, by the price. I thought it was a big commitment for just "the day of". Long story short..we decided to go with wedding savvy and it was easily the best decision we made for our wedding. The job went way beyond "the day of". Christine, our coordinator, went above and beyond starting months in advance. She was readily available for help with vendors and ideas. She was incredibly organized and allowed my few weeks right before the wedding to be stress free! Christine set up my whole venue (even stringing lights throughout a huge white tent). The decorations were stunning. She ensured the events went effortlessly. I received so many compliments on the decorations and timing of things (which was all wedding savvy)! Christine brought two assistants, one that stayed with me the whole day of my wedding ensuring I had everything I needed. She even went on a champagne run for the bridesmaids! I believe whole heartedly that my wedding would not have been perfect without wedding savvy! If you are contemplating a wedding coordinator or palnner..STOP! Wedding savvy is it.

ld not have been possible without Jiae from Wedding Savvy. We are originally from Baltimore and lived in London during the entire planning process and Jiae clearly paid attention to each and every detail communicated and delivered to a tee. She literally topped our expectations, pulled our vision together, and made our dream wedding come to life. Everyone has told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to and some have even asked us if we could get married every weekend. Having Wedding Savvy put together our big day was definitely money well spent as it wouldn't have been anywhere near the same without them.